Job Description

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Training & development
• Employee discounts

PARENT-CHILD INSTRUCTOR

ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT?

We're looking for a mature, experienced professional who loves working with our youngest learners (babies and toddlers, 4 months-3 years) and can work weekend mornings plus some weekday mornings.


If that's you, keep reading!

THE SCHEDULE:

• Weekend mornings (Saturdays & Sundays) - required
• Plus some weekday mornings - days are flexible
• 15-25 hours per week total

COMPENSATION:


$18-$25/hour (based on experience)

WHAT YOU'LL TEACH:

Parent-Child Classes for our youngest members:

• Babies (4-10 months): Sensory exploration, tummy time, bonding
• Crawlers (10-19 months): Movement circuits, early walking support
• Toddlers (20-36 months): Confidence building, beginning gymnastics skills

You'll guide parents and their little ones through movement, music, and play while building trust and community.

WHO WE NEED:

Required:

• 3-5+ years working with young children (early childhood education, childcare, preschool, or parenting experience valued)
• Understanding of infant/toddler developmental milestones
• Weekend availability is essential
• Adult professional presence
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role (see below)

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs (holding toddlers, moving equipment)
• Able to get down on the floor and stand up repeatedly throughout the day
• Able to demonstrate movement activities (jumping, running, climbing)
• Able to spot and support children during physical activities
• Able to remain active and engaged for entire shift (no sitting)
• Able to participate in all class activities alongside children

You Are:

• Patient & nurturing with babies and toddlers
• Warm, outgoing, and naturally connect with families
• Reliable and responsible
• An excellent communicator - parents trust your guidance
• Energetic and physically active throughout your workday

Bonus:

• Leadership experience or ability to mentor newer team members
• Background in early childhood education
• Gymnastics, dance, or children's fitness experience
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:

• Meaningful work - Watch babies and toddlers gain confidence every day
• Life balance - Weekend work + flexible weekday mornings
• Stay active - Get paid to play, move, and sing
• Professional environment - Work with experienced team members
• Established business - Franchise owned/operated since 2013 with 470+ members

YOUR ROLE:

• Teaching parent-child classes (our specialty!)
• Building warm relationships with families
• Supporting team members

READY TO APPLY?


Send your resume and briefly tell us about your experience working with babies and toddlers.

Seeking experienced professionals only.

The Little Gym - 40+ years helping children build confidence through movement-based learning.

Background checks required. Equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

When you work somewhere this fun, it doesn’t even feel like a job.

Want to wake up excited to go to work every morning, confident that you’re making a difference while having a blast? You’ve come to the right place. The Little Gym is the world’s premier enrichment and physical development center for children ages 4 months through 12 years. Programs offer children a Springboard to Life’s Adventures by using movement-based learning and imaginative play to help build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood.

For over 40 years, our trained instructors have nurtured happy, confident kids through parent/child classes, gymnastics, dance and sports prep, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parentsʼ Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bash parties. As a part of The Little Gym team, you will be part of a family dedicated to the growth and development of children all over the globe. We are looking for fun, outgoing, talented individuals who are looking to make a difference in their community. If this sounds like you, check out our open positions!

All associated locations are independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to The Little Gym Franchising Corporate.